Free New Mexico ATV Bill of Sale
New Mexico does ATVs differently from its neighbors: instead of NMDGF, OHMVs go through NM MVD with full titling and the 4% MVET — same rules as a car. Use MVD-10009 for the bill of sale, file MVD-10002 within 30 days, and add the OHMV registration sticker if you'll ride on public lands or BLM. Buyers under 18 also need an OHV Safety Permit before legal operation.
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New Mexico ATV Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Sales Tax Details
OHMVs are motor vehicles under NM law and are subject to the 4% Motor Vehicle Excise Tax at titling, just like cars. Same family/gift exemptions apply with proper affidavits.
Exemption: Immediate family transfers and bona fide gifts qualify for MVET exemption with notarized affidavit.
Inspection Requirements
No safety inspection required for ATVs/UTVs in New Mexico. Operators on public lands must have valid OHMV registration sticker and, for riders under 18, a Safety Permit (state-approved OHV safety course).
Registration
Registration for this vehicle type is handled by NM MVD (title and OHMV registration sticker) — not the same agency that handles cars in New Mexico. Plan for separate filings.
New Mexico ATV Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Complete MVD-10009 with VIN, sale price, odometer/hours, and signatures
- Get the seller's signature on the NM title assignment
- File MVD-10002 within 30 days; pay 4% MVET
- Obtain OHMV registration sticker if riding on public lands
- Riders under 18: complete state-approved OHV safety course for the Safety Permit
Common Pitfalls
- Assuming NMDGF handles ATVs (they don't — that's a common cross-state mistake)
- Skipping titling because 'it's just a trail toy' — without title, you can't sell it later or insure it properly
- Forgetting the OHMV sticker before riding BLM or Forest Service land — citation risk
- Buying for a minor without the Safety Permit — illegal operation and insurance complications
Pro Tip
ATVs in New Mexico = NM MVD, full title, 4% MVET, and an OHMV sticker. Don't let the 'recreational' label fool you into skipping the paperwork.